Laminate floor is one of the best ways to obtain a decorative floor as a part of the home's interior. No wonder these floors have become hugely popular in the home decor consumer market. This type of flooring has a wide range of designs under its belt that can be both sophisticated as well as rustic in facade. These floors consist of designer floor planks that are fade proof, scratch, dent, pet and stain resistant. Such abrasion resistance makes laminate flooring a low maintenance option. The best designs of laminate flooring normally consist of detailed photographic images that are HD (high definition) for a realistic texture simulation. Furthermore in-register embossing offers an almost genuine visual effect upon an onlooker's eyes.

Layers of a laminate flooring plank

Quality laminate bases consist of a multi layer structure that actually offers an efficient resilience and anti warping property in the flooring. Unique blends of resins, moisture resistant materials etc. are fused uniformly for a sturdy performance. Right below the top most patterned and multi papered photographic layer is the stable inner core area beyond which there is a moisture barrier layer. This moisture resisting layer is made up of plastic, paper or a melamine backing layer. It is also topped with a water resistant substrate layer made up of high density fibre board. What more, these floor boards have a sound absorption property as well!

Designs and other properties

• They are inexpensive compared to hardwood, stone or ceramic tile flooring.


• They can replicate any type of finish, spanning through wood-grain looks, terracotta and all other finishes possible. Every plank is identical in shape and size giving a uniform look.


• This flooring is more durable than real wood floors. The sturdiness is far greater than expensive hardwood too.


• Customisation does not incur additional costs on the client because all the finish types are derived from photographic images. The designs can be any coloured pattern in an exact shade of the walls of a room. Top quality laminate floor planks have a natural finish giving them an almost realistic appearance.


• Be it a Brazilian cherry or a rare shade of mahogany, any type of stone or wooden shade can be obtained via laminate floors; the list includes granite, Persian marble, white marble, lime stone, walnut, chestnut, hickory, maple, ash and pine wood like finishes too! Such variations is finishing do not impact the floor's performance from any angle.


• Fitting and installation is easy making laminate floors a top choice of DIY house owners. Apart from glue and fastener binding, they can be fit by mutual interlocking. This helps to carry out a fast and simple installation process. These floors installed in such a manner that some amount of gap is left between the laminate floor and sub floor. This gap helps in a smooth expansion and contraction due to temperature and humidity fluctuations in the atmosphere.

Best laminate floors can be chosen by deciding in advance about the colour and design patterns. One must also be clear about the functions of these floors. Not only are they a cost effective flooring solution but these decorative floor planks also cater to the aesthetics of a given home.